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Graduate Certificate in Business

Graduate Certificate.
Curtin University

300

in world overall ranking*

17

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Curtin’s Graduate Certificate in Business builds foundational capability across key business disciplines, including economics, financial decision-making, leadership and organisational behaviour. Designed for managers seeking to formalise their skills, it suits those without a prior degree or with a non-business background. The course can be completed in about six months full-time and also provides a pathway toward Curtin’s MBA through further study in business at graduate level.

What you might learn

Develop skills to analyse and apply contemporary business theories, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and make evidence-based management and leadership decisions informed by markets, people and financial information. You will also learn to critically reflect on professional and organisational practice to identify opportunities for innovation and to apply ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility in business contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue broad business and management roles across many sectors. Typical opportunities include analyst, business administration manager, management consultant, project manager and managing director roles. The course supports careers in industries such as banking and finance, consulting, government, education, healthcare, non-profit organisations, public relations, retail, and resources and renewables. It is a graduate certificate that strengthens business capability for advancement in commerce and management.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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6 months

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Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

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Perth city

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GC-BUSI

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - ALUMNI AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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